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The Big Easy Partner Subsidy Program is back!

I am very happy to be able to let you know that for a limited time, that the Big Easy offer is back in the U.S. and Canada! That’s right, from now through January 2, 2010, when your customers make a qualifying purchase of Microsoft technologies and submit

No, OEM Microsoft Windows licenses cannot be transferred to another PC

Earlier today I put up the , “ Regardless of what any hack says, a Windows 7 Upgrade is an Upgrade. What you need to know ,” post here on my Blog and shortly afterwards I received the following question offline: “If I have an old PC with an OEM Windows

Microsoft Heartland Area Partner Connection Series

Are you wondering about how you can increase your Partnership with Microsoft or better understand what Partnership opportunities are available?  Maybe you are wondering what local resources may be available for you as a Microsoft Partner?  Or,

Windows 7 Enterprise – The benefits of having Software Assurance

A question that gets asked from time to time is, “Why should I add Software Assurance to my Desktop Operating System licenses instead of just upgrading?  In a simple answer: Access to more benefits for you and your company.  Now, let me expand

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Volume Activation Planning Guide

One of the many benefits of Volume Licensing for clients is the additional benefits and bits included in the Volume Licensing versions you receive with the Volume Licensing bits.  One area where this is very prevalent is in the area of product activation. 

Partner Learning Paths – Available on the Partner Learning Center

As you probably know, we offer a ton of online training through Live Meeting for Partners on a larger variety of topics.  These can be product specific, program specific, audience specific, general topics, and much, much more.  Have you ever

Early access, like to Windows 7, another benefit of Software Assurance

For many years now, I have been sharing information on the various aspects of Software Assurance and all of the things that it offers to business clients of all sizes.  A short while ago, I even posted the Software Assurance: What you need to know,

Microsoft Word 2007 Training Roadmap

How many of you would like to become more efficient in how you use Word? How about learning how to save time, reduce steps, and get your work done faster like mastering mail merge or keyboard shortcuts?  You may want to try taking a look at the Microsoft
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Microsoft Outlook 2007 Training Roadmap

How many of you spend a good part of your day communicating with colleagues and others, scheduling meetings, organizing contacts, and more, all through Outlook?  How many of you would like some tips and information on how to do more and become more
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Microsoft Gear Up Worldwide Sales Toolkit Cheat Sheet

Back in November, I put up a post letting you know about how the Microsoft Gear Up Sales Toolkit will now be available online . If you have not used the Gear Up Sales Toolkit yet, you really should, since it combines a wealth of information for you and

Reminder: May 31st offer for SBS 2003 R2 CALs accessing Windows 2008 Servers has expired

Last June there were a lot of questions floating around how Windows 2008 Servers could be accessed inside of an SBS 2003 R2 environment since Windows 2008 Server was available; however, SBS 2008 was not yet released. As you know, an SBS 2003 CAL doesn’t

Up to 65% discount on Microsoft Visual Studio Team Systems for U.S. Certified and Gold Certified Partners

Here is a promotion that offers BIG savings for any Certified or Gold Certified Partner in the U.S.! Right now the U.S. Team is offering a 65% discount off Estimated Retail Price on either the Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Editions (which

Have you checked out the new LicenseWise Tool for Partners? Things you need to know…

Yesterday, we transitioned the Microsoft Gear Up Licensing Configurator tool to the worldwide version of Microsoft LicenseWise for Volume Licensing . If you have not used LicenseWise in the past, I would encourage you to explore this popular online customer

Software Assurance: What you need to know, resources for you, answers, and more

One of the topics I get asked about quite a bit or see being asked about is around the topic of Software Assurance (SA). I have several posts on the Blog about this topic; however, I thought it might be very helpful to package up some of the top questions,

I forgot to purchase Software Assurance when I ordered. Now what?

Thanks to Tim for sending this question over yesterday. His question is, “If a customer purchased an SBS Server and did not purchase Software Assurance with the original order, can they add it now and if so, which programs qualify?” Ok, Tim, here is the
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